Administration & Accounting Manager - Morocco

About the role

Ariston Group, a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort listed on Euronext Milan, is looking for an Administration & Accounting professional for its Moroccan subsidiary in Casablanca. The role leads and oversees all accounting, finance and controlling activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting under both IFRS and local GAAP, and acts as a key business partner to the Managing Director and the Board.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee accounting, finance and controlling activities
• Ensure accurate monthly, statutory and group financial reporting under IFRS and local GAAP
• Manage financial closing, balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and external reporting
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, reporting and filings
• Maintain internal control systems to protect assets and ensure financial integrity
• Manage treasury, banking relationships, cash flow, liquidity and financial forecasting
• Manage budgeting, management reporting and performance analysis, monitoring financial and operational KPIs
• Supervise accounts receivable, credit control, customer invoicing and vendor administration
• Support the Managing Director and Board, and advise on strategic planning and investment decisions
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations and corporate governance
• Handle legal and corporate administrative matters with headquarters and local authorities
• Represent the company with auditors, banks and regulators, and coordinate with external and internal auditors

Required profile

• Master's degree in accounting (MBA in Accounting, Business or Financial Management is a plus)
• Chartered Accountant qualification
• At least 10 years of experience in finance/accounting in a multinational setting, with strong background in accounting, reporting, tax, credit control, budgeting and controlling; previous Big 4 or comparable consulting experience is a plus
• Fluent in Arabic and English

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• SAP (ECC/S4HANA), SAP BI and Oracle HFM knowledge is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Organized, accurate, deadline-oriented and proactive